Delhi Rain Today: IMD Forecasts More Showers Amid Cold Wave; Waterlogging Disrupts City Life
Delhi has witnessed incessant rainfall since Friday morning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in several parts. This has led to the mercury dropping in the national capital.
Delhi Rain Today: Delhi has witnessed incessant rainfall since Friday morning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in several parts. This has led to the mercury dropping in the national capital.
The daytime remained cold, with the difference between minimum and maximum temperature reducing to 3.6 degrees Celsius (°C). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert from Saturday to Monday, warning the residents of rain and dense fog.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at several locations across Delhi and NCR, with more rainfall expected in the day.
This includes areas like Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur, Ayanagar, Deramandi, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar. Noida and Manesar are also likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning.
The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is likely to settle at 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature for the day is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in Noida today is likely to be around 14 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature might reach 24 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will be around 4.68. The sunrise time is 07:11 AM, while it will set at 05:31 PM on Friday.
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One of the alarming incidents occurred in Sector 9, RK Puram, where a section of the road collapsed, dragging a motorcycle and a car into the damaged area. Mathura also witnessed late-night rain on Friday, disrupting its activities.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Central Control Room received 13 complaints, including nine related to waterlogging and four about fallen trees. The Public Works Department reported two incidents: one for waterlogging and one for a fallen tree. However, the New Delhi Municipal Council stated it had not received any complaints by Friday evening.
Visuals circulating on social media platforms showcased heavy rainfall in Delhi, with severe waterlogging reported in areas like Burari.
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